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anti-theft

adjective an·ti-theft \ ˌan-tē-ˈtheft , ˌan-tī- \
variants: or antitheft

Definition of anti-theft

: designed to prevent theft
  • anti-theft locks
  • sophisticated antitheft technology

First Known Use of anti-theft

1876

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